Favorite Bassist fo all time?

[Kushantaiidan]

Who is your favorite bassist? Describe his style, and the effect he has on you, and the music he plays...

For me, it would definately be Chris Squire of Yes.. His bass is in the front of the music, and weaves in and out of the music all over the place, at one point, he'll lead it, and then he'll accompany it. His skill is amazing, close to many of those solo bassists that make a career out of their lightning fingers. Through all Yes's styles he's there, through the spaced out prog of the 70's, the pop rock opf the 80's, and the mom music of the 90's (lol) you can just here his signature technique. The low end of yes has always been prominent and it makes the band I think.

 

[Morningrise]

I completely agree, Chris Squire is one of the best bass players alive today.
Other favorites include Martin Mendez, and Jeff Berlin (this guy has done just about everything, but focuses on fusion and prog)

 

[Analog_Kid]

We've had this question before but my answer remains the same: Michael Manring

 

[yourdeadgroom]

Les Claypool

He's been responsible for some pretty fucked up music, but it's cool. Awesome technique, and awesome riffs. And his vocals are cool as hell

Oh yeah, he's in Primus, for those that don't know.

 

[Austin7]

John Myung

 

[Fallen]

I agree with yourdeadgroom

Les Claypool is utterly fucking insane
in a good way ofcourse

 

[dolphz]

Morningrise-Jeff Berlin is amazing! Ever hear his stuff on Bill Brufords solo stuff with Alan Holdsworth? It's insane!

My inspiration and reason for learning to play bass is Geddy Lee. Playing along with all the Rush stuff when I was in High School helped make me a very good musician. He's my fave.

 

[Celestial-Voyage]

Hell yeah! Les Claypool is fucking crazy style.

Steve Digorgio
Another favorite of mine is Steve Harris.

 

[Analog_Kid]

Must say this: Les Claypool is a hack and can't actually play his way out of a paper bag.

 

[RETIREDTrapped]

François Mongrain from MARTYR. Holy fuck is he awesome.

Steve DiGiorgio, Cliff Burton...

 

[Pierced Spirit]

Theres No one better than Steve Harris



NO ONE

 

[RETIREDTrapped]

Yeah, right.

 

[Villain]

A bit weird that no-one has mentioned Johan DeFarfalla this far, isn't it. I mean, he isn't necessarily the best bass-player there is, but damn does his style fit Orchid and Morningrise, IMHO.

And I agree with Myung and DiGiorgio, they're both great in their own way.

-Villain (whose father and brother are both bassists - am I cursed or something?..)

 

[yourdeadgroom]

Originally posted by Analog_Kid
Must say this: Les Claypool is a hack and can't actually play his way out of a paper bag.

Umm, what are you baseing that opinion on??

 

[Kushantaiidan]

um.. please don't hurt me, or kill me, or laugh.... but who is Les Claypool?

 

[Kushantaiidan]

OH!! WAIT!!

hang on.. i remember, Les Claypool is from Primus right?

 

[yourdeadgroom]

Right.

 

[Analog_Kid]

Originally posted by yourdeadgroom


Umm, what are you baseing that opinion on??

First off, all he does is slaps on his fretboard and dosen't actually fret any notes. Second:this, Micahel Manring doing a solo piece with no over-dubs or other studio bullshit. This is called "Red Right Returning".

 

[yourdeadgroom]

Umm, have you seen him play? Trust me, he frets the notes, that slappy sound is his other hand, he does dynamics and stuff (doesn't always sound good though ). I'll have to check out that other guy later, but I totally conceed that Les isn't the best. He's just my favourite.

 

[Analog_Kid]

Originally posted by yourdeadgroom
Umm, have you seen him play? Trust me, he frets the notes, that slappy sound is his other hand, he does dynamics and stuff (doesn't always sound good though ). I'll have to check out that other guy later, but I totally conceed that Les isn't the best. He's just my favourite.

Trust me, I have worked with some truly great session bassists, Les is a hack. And yes, I have seen him live. All he does is moves his hand around and mutes strings. He has gotten where he is on quirkiy songs and image.